Hammam & Spa Oktogon
Wellness & spa
About
According to the operator, Hammam Bern (Hammam & Spa Oktogon) stands on the foundations of Switzerland's first gasometer from the 19th century, an octagonal building called the Oktogon. The bathing rooms span four floors, with a warm relaxation bath under a 13-metre dome at the centre.
The visit centres on an oriental cleansing ritual: the circuit takes about two hours and leads through several rooms, including the Kese and Lif scrub rooms. Only a borrowed cotton cloth, the pestemal, is worn throughout.
- An oriental hammam in an old octagonal gasworks, bathing rooms over four floors
- A warm relaxation bath under a 13-metre dome
- Steam baths and the Kese and Lif scrub rooms
- Pestemal and Kese scrub glove are lent, tea in the bistro is included in the entry
- Massages, Day Spa packages and a Rhassoul mask
Opening hours
| Mon ("day of silence") | 9:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9:00–21:30 |
| Wed | 13:00–21:30 |
| Thu, Fri | 9:00–21:30 |
| Sat, Sun | 10:00–20:00 |
In July and August it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Bathing ends 30 minutes before closing; entry is possible up to 2 hours before closing. Special hours: 24 and 25 Dec 2026 9:00–18:00, 26 Dec 9:00–21:30, 31 Dec 9:00–17:00, 1 Jan 2027 10:00–21:30, 2 Jan 10:00–20:00.
Prices
| Entry: hammam ritual | CHF 53 |
|---|---|
| Entry: hammam ritual with Rhassoul | CHF 73 |
| 7 o'clock Wellness (entry from 19:00) | CHF 45 |
| Pass, 6 × hammam ritualvalid 2 years, transferable | CHF 265 |
| Pass, 6 × hammam ritual with Rhassoulvalid 2 years, transferable | CHF 365 |
Prices from the operator's website. Day Spa packages and massages are listed separately there.
Pros and cons
Pros
- An unusual setting in an old gasworks under a dome
- A complete ritual with everything needed lent on site
- Long opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00–21:30
- Bistro with oriental snacks, tea included in the entry
Things to keep in mind
- Entry only from age 16
- Not wheelchair accessible, and the operator does not recommend it for guests with walking aids
- No car park of its own
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a couple or friends wanting an oriental ritual
- a rest after sightseeing in Bern
- a gift voucher
Rules and good to know
- Throughout the circuit only the borrowed pestemal is worn; swimwear and underwear are not allowed for hygiene reasons, and the pestemal is taken off only in the Kese and Lif rooms
- Your own towels are not allowed on the circuit
- Entry from age 16 (except the event "Hammam for Kids")
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed
- Snus and nicotine products are banned throughout the premises
- Losing the chip wristband or locker key costs CHF 50
- The ritual cannot be reserved; the operator suggests booking a treatment to guarantee entry
Getting there
Bus no. 30 from the station (Bundesgasse) straight to the Dalmazibrücke stop
Marzili funicular from Bundesterrasse, a 1-minute ride
On foot from the main station about 10 minutes
No car park of its own; public parking in the Bundesgasse, City West and Casino car parks
Contact
- Address
- Weihergasse 3, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- 031 311 31 01
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: aquaspa.ch
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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